John Robert Dukes, 71,
passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, at his daughter's residence in Brown
County. John was born in Beech Grove to Maxine Dukes (White)
and Robert Louis Dukes. He was preceded in death by a brother, Danny
Dukes.

Survivors include his
brother, Jimmy; and sister-in-law, Margaret of Whiteland. Daddy will be
deeply missed by his children, Peggy, Melanie, Lisa Asher of Brown County, Jeff and Holly; as well
as 13 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

John was a devoted,
loving, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He was a tool
and dye maker at Exactus Corp., retiring from Sheet Metal Models. He loved
traveling to Jamaica, and the smell of the ocean.

A celebration of life will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 4, from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5749 Slippery Elm Shoot Road, Morgantown.